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Guardian of a 5 yr 3 m old girl3 years ago
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I have 1years 6month old baby girl she has finger sucking how to avoid this

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profile image of Dr Sameer awadhiyaDr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years ago

A. Thumb sucking in infants is a very normal phenomenon and its called mouthing reflex and nothing to be worried about it just maintain proper hygiene and with time this thing will go . In the toddlers thumb sucking habit is also seen many a times which could be phycologmgical cause and feeling of insecurity or some stress . Just try to make the child comfortfable and divert in some activities also spend good time with the child . In extreme case withdrawal can be tried with some solution available which are bitter like femite lotion . It needs to be applied locally .

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